Nuclear Throne

Post-apocalyptic top-down roguelike with mutations and punishing gunfights

Vlambeer · Released Dec 5, 2015

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive; 96% of 20K
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 92% of 67 in 30 days
Playing now: 93; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 9 months ago; Dec 5, 2025

What is Nuclear Throne?

A top-down action roguelike set after humanity's extinction, with mutants and monsters roaming the wasteland. In each run, you shoot through enemies, collect weapons and radiation, and choose mutations as you try to reach the Nuclear Throne.

For you if...

+you enjoy fast, difficult bullet-hell gunfights
+you like repeatable runs with varied weapons and mutations
+you want shared-screen co-op alongside solo play

Not for you if...

−you dislike frequent deaths and highly punishing damage
−you prefer predictable runs with little random variation

What players say

96% of 19,815 reviews are positive · 92% of 67 in the last 30 days

Players most often praise the responsive gunplay, weapon variety, soundtrack, and sound design. The most common complaint is that random layouts, weapons, and explosions can make deaths feel unfair, especially because heavy damage and little or no post-hit invulnerability can end runs abruptly.

Screenshots and trailer

Nuclear Throne system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows XP
Processor: 1.2Ghz+
Graphics: 256MB
Memory: 1024 MB RAM
Storage: 200 MB available space

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 59
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Verified

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
Cloud saves are not shared across platforms
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian.